934 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 38

Vitamin and mineral claims

5. (1) The label on a formulated supplementary sports food must not claim the presence of a vitamin or mineral unless—

   (a) the reference is required elsewhere in this Code; or

   (b) the reference is specifically permitted by this clause.

(2) The label on a formulated supplementary sports food may only claim the presence of a vitamin or mineral in the food if—

(a) the food contains—

    (i) at least 10 percent of the recommended dietary intake for that vitamin or mineral in a serving of that food or, in relation to a food which requires dilution or preparation according to directions, the quantity of the food which when diluted or prepared produces a normal serving; or

    (ii) at least 10 percent of the amount specified in column 3 of the Schedule to this Standard for that vitamin or mineral in a normal serving of that food, or in relation to a food which requires dilution or preparation according to directions, the quantity of the food which when diluted or prepared produces a normal serving; and

(b) the amount claimed does not exceed the amount specified in column 2 of the table to paragraph 11 (b); and

(c) the label on the food includes a statement in accordance with clause 6 of Standard A9.

Prohibition on representations

6. Unless specific permission is given in this Part, the label on a formulated supplementary sports food must not include an express or implied representation that relates any property or proposed use of the food to enhanced athletic performance or beneficial physiological effects.

Division 2—Particular Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods

High carbohydrate supplement

7. (1) A high carbohydrate supplement is a formulated supplementary sports food for which—

   (a) not less than 90 percent of the energy yield of the product is derived from carbohydrate; and

   (b) more than 15 percent of the product by weight is carbohydrate when prepared as directed.

(2) The label on a high carbohydrate supplement must include statements to the effect that—

(a) if used during exercise, the food should be consumed in accordance with directions, to avoid the possibility of gastrointestinal upset; and

(b) the food must be consumed with an appropriate fluid intake.

(3) The label on a high carbohydrate supplement may include statements to the effect that—

(a) the product is useful either before, during and/or after sustained strenuous exercise; and

(b) appropriate usage may assist in the provision of energy in the form of carbohydrates.

Protein energy supplement

8. (1) A protein energy supplement is a formulated supplementary sports food for which—

   (a) not more than 30 percent and not less than 15 percent of the energy yield of the product is derived from protein;

   (b) not more than 25 percent of the energy yield of the product is derived from fat; and

   (c) not more than 70 percent of the energy yield of the product is derived from carbohydrate.

(2) The label on a protein supplement must include a statement to the effect that the food must be consumed with an appropriate fluid intake.

(3) The label on a protein supplement may include statements to the effect that—

(a) the product may assist in providing a low-bulk diet as may be required during training;

(b) the product may assist in supplementing the diet with a high energy source as may be required during training;

(c) usage as directed may assist in the development of muscle bulk; and

(d) the product is useful either before, during and/or after sustained strenuous exercise.

Energy supplement

9. (1) An energy supplement is a formulated supplementary sports food for which not more than 20 percent of the energy yield of the product is derived from protein.

(2) The label on an energy supplement must include statements to the effect that—

(a) if used during exercise, the food should be consumed in accordance with directions, to avoid the possibility of gastrointestinal upset; and

(b) the food must be consumed with an appropriate fluid intake.

(3) If more than 30 percent of the energy yield of the energy supplement is derived from fat, the label on the energy supplement must include a statement to the effect that the product is a high fat food and should be used for special fat loading strategies rather than everyday use.

(4) The label on an energy supplement may include statements to the effect that—

(a) the product may assist in supplement the diet with an energy source as may be required during training; and

(b) the product is useful either before, during and/or after the sustained strenuous exercise.